New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on what it described as a growing culture of attacks on the judiciary and the legal system, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning against “parasites” seeking to undermine institutions through social media and other platforms.The strong oral observations came from the Bench, also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while hearing a petition filed by an advocate challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to cons…
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New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday urged High Courts across the country to constitute grievance redressal committees (GRCs) at their as well as district and taluka levels to address issues arising between members of the bar and the judiciary and ensure their amicable resolution in a timely manner.A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that such institutional mechanisms, involving members of Bar Councils and Bar Associations, woul…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released a new book titled “The Bench, the Bar, and the Bizarre” and “The Lawful and the Awful” authored by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta during a ceremony in New Delhi. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant.During his address, Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted that India has significantly strengthened the roots of its democracy th…
Bengaluru, May 5 (IANS) Former Congress MLA, T.D. Rajegowda, who lost following recounting of votes in Sringeri Assembly Constituency, has alleged that he was subjected to grave injustice in the recounting of votes, asserting that he had originally won the election by a margin of 201 votes.It can be recalled that in the recounting of postal ballots for Sringeri Assembly segment, BJP candidate D.N. Jeevaraj has emerged victorious against sitting Congress MLA, T.D. Rajegowda.Speaking to the media …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Congress party on Friday hailed the Supreme Court order granting anticipatory bail to senior party leader Pawan Khera, in connection with the FIR lodged by Assam Police on a complaint by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Addressing a press conference, Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh and party MP Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the Apex Court’s verdict underscores that personal liberty remains paramount and the arrest must not be a ro…
Bengaluru, April 28 (IANS) BJP’s Karnataka President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday welcomed the verdict of an NIA special court sentencing Mohammed Shariq, the prime accused in the Mangaluru cooker blast case, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, stating that the ruling reinforces the country’s firm stance against terrorism. He also demanded apologies from Congress leaders for issuing statements in favour of the accused after the incident. In a statement, Vijayendra claimed that certain …
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday emphasised the continued importance of retired judges in strengthening the judiciary, likening them to Rajasthan’s traditional “bawris” (stepwells) that serve as vital reservoirs during times of drought. Addressing a one-day seminar titled ‘The Bench Beyond Retirement’ in Jaipur, the CJI said former judges act as a dependable resource during institutional stress, much like stepwells that sustain communities in arid regio…
Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday inaugurated the two-day International Conference on “Sustainable Energy: An Agenda for India @ 2047 – Reimagining Law, Policy, and Innovation for Energy Justice” in Bengaluru. The two-day international conference on “Sustainable Energy: An Agenda for India @ 2047” prominently highlights the initiatives and leadership of the Department of Energy, Government of Karna…
Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday called for a reimagining of law, policy and innovation to advance energy justice, saying that India’s development path must balance economic growth with environmental sustainability as the country looks ahead to 2047. Delivering the inaugural address at the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) International Conference on Sustainable Energy, themed “An Agenda for India @ 2047”, he emphasised that achieving e…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Friday asserted that democracy in India is becoming stronger, rejecting allegations made by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra that recent legislative developments threaten democratic institutions. His remarks came after Priyanka Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, alleged that the Union government was undermining democracy through institutional pressure and constitutional changes.”The government began weakeni…